Chicago restaurants recognized by Beard

Two Chicago restaurants received nods at the James Beard awards, the food 'Oscars.'ABC7's Hungry Hound was in New York City for the big event. PHOTOS: Where he snacked in NYC

The Chicago winners were:

Best Cookbook from a Professional Perspective: Alinea

Best Restaurant Design: The Publican

Chef Paul Bartolotta, who worked at Chicago's Spiaggia for years and still owns a home in the Gold Coast, won Best Chef: Southwest for his restaurant, Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare at the Wynn Las Vegas.